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Trademark Attorney / Legal Counsel Jobs in Sint-Martens-Latem, Flemish Region, Belgium at De Clercq & Partners
Title: Trademark Attorney / Legal Counsel
Company: De Clercq & Partners
Location: Sint-Martens-Latem, Flemish Region, Belgium
To support the continued growth of our Trademark & Design practice, we are looking for an enthusiastic and highly skilled Trademark & Design Attorney / Legal Counsel to join our team.
This position offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of trademark, design and related intellectual property matters for Belgian and international clients, ranging from innovative start-ups to multinational corporations.
ABOUT THE JOB
- Advising clients ranging from innovative start-ups to multinational companies on trademark, design and related IP matters.
- Managing national, European and international trademark and design portfolios.
- Conducting trademark clearance searches and providing availability opinions.
- Drafting, filing and prosecuting trademark and design applications before the BOIP, EUIPO, WIPO and foreign intellectual property offices.
- Handling opposition, cancellation and invalidity proceedings.
- Advising on infringement, unfair competition and IP enforcement strategies.
- Drafting legal opinions, cease-and-desist letters, coexistence agreements, assignments and licence agreements.
- Assisting clients in developing and implementing pragmatic IP protection strategies.
- Liaising with clients, foreign associates and intellectual property offices worldwide.
- Monitoring legislative and case law developments and translating these into practical advice for clients.
- Working closely with a team of experienced attorneys, legal professionals and paralegals.
YOUR PROFILE
- Education: Master's degree in Law, preferably with an additional qualification in Intellectual Property.
- Experience: Some experience in IP law and/or trademark and design protection, preferably in private practice.
- Languages: Excellent written and oral communication skills in Dutch and English; other languages are a plus.
- Mindset: Pragmatic, proactive, client-oriented, and self-motivated.
- Skills: Attention to detail, ability to handle confidential cases discreetly, and strong prioritization skills.
- Teamwork: Ability to work both individually and seamlessly within a team.
OUR OFFER
- High-quality IP work in an international environment.
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- A competitive salary complemented with fringe benefits (meal vouchers, group insurance, laptop, smartphone, etc.).
- Hybrid working arrangements (including part-time teleworking).
- A dynamic team with enthusiastic colleagues.
- An endless supply of coffee and fruit.
How to Apply
Are you the right person for this job? Send your CV and motivation by e-mail to Jarne Herman at [email protected].
About Us: De Clercq & Partners is an intellectual property firm with offices in Sint-Martens-Latem, Leuven and Hasselt (Belgium) serving both local and foreign clients. The firm maintains a top-tier ranking and is one of the largest independent intellectual property firms in Belgium.
